The number of seats available for Biology and Computer Science in a school is in

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The number of seats available for Biology and Computer Science in a school is in the ratio 5:8. They are to be increased by 30% and 25% . Find the new ratio.

Options:

A . 6:10

B . 13:20

C . 3:4

D . 35:33

Answer: Option B
LET THE NUMBER OF SEATS BE 5X AND 8X. NEW RATIO
= (1.3*5X):(1.25*8X)
= 6.5X:10X
= 13:20

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